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The Dennis Ellis Files – Featured Blog

Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: The Dennis Ellis Files by Millerslocal.co.za - Millerslocal's Blog: If you're a PE surfer there's a good chance you'll have at least one Dennis Ellis board in your quiver. Deno's been shaping boards for about as long as he can remember, and has been keeping things funky at the bottom of Brikkies in the Boardroom for the past 16 years.Decided to catch up with Deno to find out more about his shaping career:​It seems like you’ve been making boards forever, but when did you actually start out?It does feel like forever! I …

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Blasting on the R61 between Baziya and Mthatha Airport

Blasting is scheduled to take place on the R61 between Baziya and Mthatha Airport on Thursday, 17 March 2016 between 3pm and 3:15pm. The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) would like to notify motorists that they can expect a delay of 15 minutes. “Motorists are asked to plan their trips accordingly and to use caution when making use of the road,” said Mbulelo Peterson, Sanral Southern Region’s Regional Manager. SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused. CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za. …

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Marinda Mills trial date set

Port Elizabeth – The trial of Eastern Cape police spokesperson Marinda Mills will begin in June, the Zwelitsha Magistrate’s Court heard on Tuesday. National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Tsepo Ndwalaza confirmed that the matter was postponed until June 8 and 9 at the King Williams Town Regional Magistrates Court. “The investigation is complete and the defence has received the dockets from the state.” Hawks spokesperson Hangwani Mulaudzi previously said Mills allegedly signed a fraudulent claim for an individual who was meant to attend a meeting. “The person claimed for the …

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The Dutch Reformed Church in Somerset East – Featured Blog

Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: The Dutch Reformed Church in Somerset East by The Firefly Photo Files: Somerset East's historic Dutch Reformed Church stand on the main drag through town at the intersection with Beaufort Road.  After the village of Somerset (with the East only being added 30 years later) was established, a need started to arise for a church.  The corner stone of the church was laid in 1830 and it was completed in 1833.  The church in it's current form is the result of extensions made in 1870 with only    a few of the original …

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Charges laid in PE racist pizza delivery attack

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Dear MyPE Today I have opened a case of crimen injuria and assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm, against the person who knocked Omoefe Acboriyede off his pizza delivery bike in an attack during which insulting and racist language was used. This premeditated assault which took place near Cape Road in Port Elizabeth was filmed by the suspect, who can be heard using horrific racist and hateful language, directed at a man on a motorbike, purely as a result of the colour of his skin. This sort of abhorrent behaviour has no place in our country - it is destructive to nation …

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Human Rights Month School Debates

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The count down to the main Human Rights Day celebration continues. As part of the Human Rights Month events, Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality will on 16 and 17 of March 2016 host Human Rights School Debates. On March 16 the debates will be held at Bay World Museum, on March 17 the debates will be held at Uitenhage Museum. all starting at 10 am. Six schools have been invited to attend the debates. The debates will focus more on Racism and Human Rights violations. They will also touch on the sacrifices that were made during the Langa Massacre, linking them with the Human Rights that we enjoy …

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MyPE Image: Motherwell NU2 Stadium

Seen by MyPE - The 2016 Spur Masidlale soccer programme about to get underway in #PortElizabeth: Instagram filter used: Normal Photo taken at: Motherwell NU2 Stadium View in Instagram ⇒ Submit your Port Elizabeth images for publication by CLICKING HERE …

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Bookmark this for the day your business expands globally

Many South African entrepreneurs are increasingly realising the opportunities presented by global markets and are considering expanding their footprint to the rest of the continent, China and India, in order to grow their customer base and increase revenue. According to Zak Sivalingum, Head of Global Business Banking for FNB Business, positive case studies from companies that have been able to diversify and take advantage of emerging markets are encouraging more businesses to incorporate global expansion into their long-term growth plans. "Local businesses are no longer just interested …

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Vacant Land For Sale in Kragga Kamma Road, Port Elizabeth, South Africa for ZAR 540,000…

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Not quite a Panel Van Bobby and Bob but will this one do?

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At almost every media briefing by VWSA Bob and Bobby ask about the next small LDV (like the Caddy) - now with the announcement of the half ton Xpress I wonder if they will be satisfied? Somehow methinks not. Anyone have a mint condition Caddy for my mates? Polo Vivo, South Africa's top selling passenger car in 2015, is extending its appeal to commercial customers with the introduction of half-ton Xpress. The Volkswagen Polo Vivo range (sedan included) sold 31 384 units in 2015. Polo Vivo and Polo have consistently been the top two selling passenger models in South Africa since they were …

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Victorious Kouga T20 Team

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The finals of the inaugural EP Cricket/ T20 U13 Knockout Challenge, Powered by KFC took place on Saturday, 12 March, at St George's Park. There were 3 matches played – 2 semi finals and the final which saw 4 teams vie for this coveted title. Over 100 schools played in the tournament over a period of 3 months with the winners of each zone going through to the finals weekend. The U13 Kouga team took on Winterberg in the final and was victorious in the inaugural T20 U13 Knockout Challenge, powered by KFC. Kouga walked away with a R10 000 cash prize and trophy while the runner's up, …

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This Week’s Night Sky: See the Red Planet for Yourself – Featured Blog

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Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: This Week’s Night Sky: See the Red Planet for Yourself by Sardine Run Port Elizabeth: National Geographic News Click here to book your Sardine Run Experience. Read more here: Sardine Run Port Elizabeth Image from page 116 of “A new and popular Pictorial History of the United States” (1848) – Southern Right Whale by Sardine Run Port Elizabeth: Image from page 116 of “A new and popular Pictorial History of the United States” (1848) – more Southern Right Whale goodness curated by www.SardineRunPE.co.za Image by …

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Suspected illegal abortionist re-arrested

A registered nurse, Lulama Cabela, who is accused of aborting 25 foetuses and disposing of the bodies, was re-arrested by police for allegedly not adhering to her bail conditions. Cabela was back in the Port Elizabeth magistrate’s court on Monday where the case against her was postponed until today. She will now remain in custody. Cabela and her alleged receptionist Babalwa Cabela are facing 25 counts of concealment of birth. They were released on bail of R5,000 each earlier this month. Both women were arrested in February following an ongoing investigation into illegal …

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GSS PE

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Inaugural GTC Africa kicks off at Scribante in Port Elizabeth

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For two decades Engen Volkswagen Cup has been Volkswagen's focus in circuit racing. This changes dramatically from 2016. "Volkswagen Motorsport will continue with Engen Volkswagen Cup and the very successful relationship with Engen that has existed since the start of the series," says Mike Rowe, head of Volkswagen Motorsport. "This year we celebrate 20 years of Engen Volkswagen Cup with Engen and our other motorsport partners in the series. Now we add the GTC (Global Touring Cars) championship to our circuit racing involvement – supporting four entries in this series, but there is much more …

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MP and official crash into one another

Port Elizabeth - ANC MP Mlungisi "Lulu" Johnson and Nelson Mandela Bay municipality's director of economic development Anele Qaba crashed into one another, allegedly while driving drunk over the weekend. They were expected to appear in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate's Court on Monday on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol. Port Elizabeth police spokesperson Sandra Janse van Rensburg said the crash took place on Allister Muller Drive in Humewood just after midnight on Sunday. Both drivers were released on bail and warned to appear in court. Johnson confirmed that the …

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Lake Huron’s Chinook salmon fishery unlikely to recover due to ongoing food shortage – Featured Blog

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Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Lake Huron’s Chinook salmon fishery unlikely to recover due to ongoing food shortage by Sardine Run Port Elizabeth: Lake Huron’s Chinook salmon fishery will likely never return to its glory days because the lake can no longer support the predatory fish’s main food source, the herring-like alewife, according to a new computer-modeling study. Marine Biology News — ScienceDaily Click here to book your Sardine Run Experience. Read more here: Sardine Run Port Elizabeth Offshore Africa Port St. Johns Sardine Run by …

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National freeways in great shape for Easter holiday traffic

Most major highways in the country are in excellent condition and road users will encounter only limited construction activities when they venture on to the road during the coming Easter holiday period. “The national and provincial road network is a safe environment and if drivers stick to the rules of the road and display tolerance and courtesy towards fellow road users, we should be able to cut down on the unacceptably high rate of fatal crashes,” says Vusi Mona, spokesperson for the South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL). The recent introduction of automated pay systems …

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